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Argentine football legend Ubaldo Fillol earns high school diploma

At 75, former River Plate and Argentina goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol successfully passed his final exams and earned his high school diploma, inspiring many with his example.


Argentine football legend Ubaldo Fillol earns high school diploma

At 75 years old, River Plate legend Ubaldo Fillol showed the progress of his return to school to finish high school. “Pato” recorded a video of his preparation for his Geography exam, which he passed without any issues, earning a solid 10. He was assisted by his companions, who were very present in the preparation of the former goalkeeper. “I have been preparing for a long time, I am going to take Geography and it will go very well for me,” he stated in the video prior to the intense high school exam. The initiative of the 1978 world champion was celebrated on social networks, where River Plate fans and Argentine football fans in general highlighted his example of overcoming and constancy, demonstrating that it is never too late to resume pending studies. Throughout his career, Fillol established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of national football, with unforgettable titles, memorable performances, and a legacy that today transcends sports to move into the personal and educational sphere. In this way, “Pato” adds a new achievement to his career, this time off the field, and leaves a clear message of effort and perseverance, betting on education as a key tool at any stage of life.